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Betty Restaurant and Bar

1507 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109-5736
Phone: (206) 352-3773
Citysearch
Price:
$$
Cross Street:
Galer Street
Hours:
Sun-Thu 10:30am-2pm, 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 10:30am-2pm, 5pm-11pm

Editorial Review for Betty Restaurant and Bar – by Anna Roth

In Short
The interior's all earth tones and clattering surfaces but it's not the details that matter--the overarching Big City, out-to-dinner atmosphere is what draws the crowds back. Like its sister restaurant, Betty has perfected the art of being everything to everyone: First dates and meet-the-parents dinners will be equally at home. The menu focuses on classic, comforting bistro dishes using seasonal ingredients, such as risotto with peas and morels and roast chicken with spring asparagus.

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Insider Tips

Look Good

Reservations aren't taken, but there's plenty of room at the long bar if you don't manage to score a table.

Know Before You Go

The restaurant gets quite noisy at prime dinner hour. Come early to avoid the din.

What to Drink

Try a cocktail like the Counterbalance, made with Ruby Red Absolut and lime juice, or choose from the well-groomed wine list.

User Reviews for Betty Restaurant and Bar

4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/18/2008 Posted by minnesotan_1981

We sat at the bar and it was really great to watch them cook. the service was impeccable, the wine was fabulous. The avocado/prawn crostini was FANTASTIC, the lasagna was just OK. I thought it was a bit overpriced. It's worth trying a couple times, or for drinks at the bar, but I probably won't set out to go again.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/08/2008 Posted by browncm83

I made a reservation to take my BFF out to dinner for her bday at Betty last night. Maybe I was in a great mood because of the sunshine and the fact that I found an amazing parking space next to the restaurant but I had a lovely time at Betty. We really wanted to try everything on the menu and if I had a larger expense account, I would have! However, we decided to share the shrimp and avacado crostini, clams and chorizo and the steak frites. Everything was prepared really well. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and they were huge! I never would have thought to pair them with the buttery avacado and tomato jam but it was a perfect summer starter. The clams and chorizo came in a delicious broth and they kept bringing bread for us to sop it up with. And then came the steak. It was a larger portion than I had anticipated. Though there was more fatty bits than I would have liked, the mustardy gravy and the ginormo pile of frites rounded out the plate nicely. As for the general ambiance, my friend commented that Betty might be a depressing place to be in the winter, with the slate grey walls and the industrial accents. The waitress seemed a bit awkward but she was knowledgeable. I was half impressed, half weary about the little bowl of sea salt on each table. Whose fingers have been in there? It looked okay- and it's just salt. Anyway, we were stuffed when we left and we had a good time. I hope you all have the same experience I did.

Pros: Tastiness

Cons: Greyness

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Editor's Review

Sister restaurant to the perennially popular Crow offers upscale comfort food to the top of Queen Anne.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Look Good

Reservations aren't taken, but there's plenty of room at the long bar if you don't manage to score a table.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Sun-Thu 10:30am-2pm, 5pm-10pm
  • Fri-Sat 10:30am-2pm, 5pm-11pm

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • MasterCard

Cuisines

  • American (New)
  • American (Traditional)

Meal Price

  • $$

Amenities

  • Dine at the Bar
  • Open 7 Days
  • Group Dining
  • Date Spot
  • Lunch Spot
  • Bar Scene

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